Fritillaria meleagris
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Fritillaria meleagris

Guinea Hen Flower

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade All Day Shade Resists Deer  Legend

Description:

12-15” tall. Mid-spring blooming. Commonly known as Guinea Hen flower, this woodland bulb grows as a multicolored mix of pure white and white-checkered reddish-purple nodding bells. Plant in shade with enriched, moisture retentive soil. Where possible, plant these wildflowers near north and east facing walls near down spouts from the roof, which provide the extra water they enjoy. In partial shade, plant with Sisyrinchium ‘Lucerne’.

24 bulbs per bag
Zones 3-8

QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 3 - 8
Color Purple, White
Regions USA
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in
Bloom Time Mid Spring
Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade, All Day Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer
GROWING TIPS

Plant in north-and east-facing gardens.